Winget is a command-line tool that allows you to install, uninstall, and update programs. It is part of Windows 11 and 10, but it is also available for Windows 7 and 8.1.
It is important to keep your programs up-to-date to improve the security and reliability of your computer. Updates can patch security vulnerabilities, fix bugs, and add new features.
To update all installed programs with Winget, you can use the following command:
winget update all
This command will update all installed programs to the latest version. It will not be updated if no updates are available for a program.
You can also use the following command to update only the programs that have been changed in the last seven days:
winget update all --first-time
If you only want to update specific programs, you can use the following command:
winget update <package-name1> <package-name2>
Replace <package-name1> and <package-name2> with the names of the programs, you want to update.
If you are having problems updating programs with Winget, you can try the following tips:
- Make sure you are connected to the internet.
- Check if Winget is up-to-date.
- Try running Winget again.
- If you are still having problems, you can contact Microsoft for support.
Practical example
Suppose you want to update all installed programs on your Windows 11 computer. You can use the following command to do this:
winget update all
This command will update all installed programs to the latest version. It will not be updated if no updates are available for a program.
Updating your programs is an important part of maintaining your computer. By keeping your programs up-to-date, you can improve the security and reliability of your computer.